Introduction: Have you ever held a part of the earth in your two hands? Guess what? You actually have! ROCKS! Rocks and minerals are what the entire earth’s surface is made of!

Task 0 Today we will be discussing and classifying the different types of rocks, being metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. In groups of three, you will be working on the web to learn more about the different types of rocks and creating a PowerPoint on how each rock type is formed, and the process they undergo to be created. 0 At the end of the two week period you will present your PowerPoint to the class.

Process 1. First you will explore the web and learn more about the three different types of rocks, how they are formed and the process they undergo to be formed. 2. Create a organized PowerPoint discussing each rock specifically, how it is formed, then the process it undergoes. Within the PowerPoint I am expecting: 1. Introducing all three rocks, identifying the rocks with pictures and or videos, on separate slides. 2. Then discuss exactly how each rock is formed, again each rock should have their own slide. 3. Lastly be able to share on your PowerPoint the process rocks undergo to be formed. This can be done with written descriptions or to finding videos on the web of the process they undergo. Be Creative! *Each member of the group will be assigned to one of the three rocks, and will be responsible for each of the specific rocks slides.*

Resources 0 Rocks for Kids! Rocks for Kids! 0 Discovering How Rocks are Formed! Discovering How Rocks are Formed! 0 Children's Museum on Rocks! Children's Museum on Rocks! 0 The Process Rocks Undergo! The Process Rocks Undergo! 0 Rock Cycle Rock Cycle 0 Videos that could be helpful! 0 How Rocks are Formed on Youtube How Rocks are Formed on Youtube 0 Rock Rap: How Rocks are Formed! Rock Rap: How Rocks are Formed!

Evaluation CATEGORY4321 EnthusiasmFacial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others. Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked. Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented. PreparednessStudent is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Student does not seem at all prepared to present. ComprehensionStudent is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic. Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic. Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic. Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic. Speaks ClearlySpeaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word. Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( %) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word. Oral Presentation Rubric

Evaluation LabelsX2 (up to 8 points available)Every item that needs to be identified has a label. It is clear which label goes with which structure. Almost all items (90%) that need to be identified have labels. It is clear which label goes with which structure. Most items (75-89%) that need to be identified have labels. It is clear which label goes with which structure. Less than 75% of the items that need to be identified have labels OR it is not clear which label goes with with item. Drawing - detailsX1 (up to 4 points available)All assigned details have been added. The details are clear and easy to identify. Almost all assigned details (at least 85%) have been added. The details are clear and easy to identify. Almost all assigned details (at least 85%) have been added. A few details are difficult to identify. Fewer than 85% of the assigned details are present OR most details are difficult to identify. Knowledge GainedX3 (up to 12 points available) When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify all of them accurately. When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify 8-9 of them accurately. When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify 6-7 of them accurately. When asked about 10 items in an unlabeled drawing of the same plant or animal, the student can identify 5 or less of them accurately. SpellingX2 (up to 8 points available)All words are spelled correctly in the title, labels and caption/description. All common words are spelled correctly in the title, labels and description. 1-2 scientific words may be misspelled. 75% of the words are spelled correctly in the title, labels, and description. Fewer than 80% of the words are spelled correctly in the title, labels, and description. Drawing - detailsX1 (up to 4 points available)All assigned details have been added. The details are clear and easy to identify. Almost all assigned details (at least 85%) have been added. The details are clear and easy to identify. Almost all assigned details (at least 85%) have been added. A few details are difficult to identify. Fewer than 85% of the assigned details are present OR most details are difficult to identify. General FormattingX2 (up to 8 points available)Unlined paper is used. The drawing is large enough to be clear (about 1/2 of a page of typing paper). Student name, class, and date are in the lower left corner. There is a figure caption that describes the drawing. The caption includes information about magnification, when appropriate. Unlined paper is used. The drawing is large enough to be clear (about 1/2 of a page of typing paper). Student name, class, and date are in the lower left corner. Unlined paper is used. The drawing is a little too large or a little too small. Student name, class, and date are in the lower left corner. Lined paper is used AND/OR the drawing is much too small or much too large. Rubric for PowerPoint Content

Conclusion 0 Congratulations you have discovered more about rocks than just how you have held the earth in your own two hands!